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This compendium of short guides to all twelve Puccini's operas is part of the author's series A Short Guide to a Great Opera. Puccini's highly-charged music provides an unforgettable experience for those enjoying it socially, in an opera-house or cinema, or at home on TV, radio etc. He has been the largest contributor to the hundred best tunes, including Nessun dorma (Turandot), O mio babbino caro (Gianni Schicchi) or Chi il bel sogno (La Rondine)....
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Step into the dynamic world of contemporary jazz-funk with Andrew D. Gordon's latest masterpiece, "100 Ultimate Jazz-Funk Grooves for Piano/Keyboards." Renowned for his expertise in jazz and funk music, Gordon brings forth a comprehensive collection, offering a wealth of inspiration and exploration for pianists and keyboard enthusiasts.As a distinguished composer, educator, and performer, Andrew D. Gordon is celebrated for his ability to seamlessly...
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Songbook with 15 Songs by Robert Johnson - simply notated for the chromatic Harmonica. Robert Leroy Johnson (1911-1938) was an American Blues musician. He is considered one of the most famous guitarists, singers and songwriters in the Blues, he is also called the "King of the Delta Blues". Johnson recorded 29 songs in 41 takes in 1936 and 1937. His main achievement lies in transforming the early Blues music of Charlie Patton, Son House and Skip James...
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Step into the dynamic world of contemporary jazz-funk with Andrew D. Gordon's latest masterpiece, "100 Ultimate Jazz-Funk Grooves for Guitar." Renowned for his expertise in jazz and funk music, Gordon brings forth a comprehensive collection, offering a wealth of inspiration and exploration for guitarists.As a distinguished composer, educator, and performer, Andrew D. Gordon is celebrated for his ability to seamlessly weave intricate jazz harmonies...
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The only 100% fully OFFICIAL Annual - written in collaboration with the band. This is THE book of the year for all Little Mix fans! This is the only annual to include exclusive interviews, up to the minute news and info, and never before seen photos of Little Mix. Straight from the girls themselves, find out all about their fashion tips and disasters, what it was like to win the X Factor, all the embarrassing tour moments and crazy behind-the-scenes...
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Releasing your Music Properly and Receiving all of Your Earned Royalties Shouldn't Be This Difficult; Far too many producers and artists, the idea of songwriter royalties just isn't something that comes to mind all too often - that's because the music industry would rather you not know them!
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The latest fabulous edition of Memory Lane is the Summer 2022, Issue 215 (publication date: 4th February 2022). Features in this issue include Eric Whitley and Teddy Joyce, Ernest Ritte, Dance Bands at the 1938 Empire Exhibition, Duke Ellington in the UK, Sam Browne, Ord Hamilton, Jan Ralfini, Sid Buckman and Syd Kyte. Additionally, there are CD reviews, readers' letters and plenty more. As usual this issue is profusely illustrated.
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This selection of Brahms waltzes has been compiled from the original piano scores and expertly arranged to be played by the solo pedal harpist. Each piece presents a study to improve technique whilst providing a range of challenging sight reading exercises in a variety of key signatures.These studies are appropriate for grades 3-6.
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The collected pieces in this compilation have been arranged from the original scores to be performed as recital pieces for accompanied flute.They are suitable for students studying at grade 4 -5 level, and are ideal pieces to aid sight reading, syncopated rhythm, chromatic scales, and accidentals.1. La Vida del Carreto - Ángel Villoldo2. El Choclo - Ángel Villoldo3. Por una Cabeza - Carlos Gardel4. 1922 - Ernesto Nazareth5. Tinta Verde - Agustín...
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Enslaved African Americans longed for freedom, and that longing took many forms including music. Drawing on biblical imagery, slave songs both expressed the sorrow of life in bondage and offered a rallying cry for the spirit. Like a Bird brings together text, music, and illustrations by Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator Michele Wood to convey the rich meaning behind thirteen of these powerful songs.
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Unsung drum pioneer John Becker left an indelible mark on the landscapes of rock music and horror cinema before quietly quitting the business by 1970. Becker Comes Alive: A Rock 'n' Roll Pioneer's True Tale of Music, Murder, and Monsters tells the story of The Del-Aires, a rising surf rock band broken by Beatlemania, the British Invasion, and the changing musical trends of the late 1960s.Retreating to a quiet but troubled life, the music never stops...
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Get the Summary of Nicolas Carter's Music Theory in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Music Theory" by Nicolas Carter provides an in-depth exploration of the components and structures that constitute written music. The book begins by examining the music sheet, detailing the significance of each element, from the staff and its five lines representing different pitches, to the clef that sets the starting note. It discusses...
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The 1950s brought radio listeners a host of great vocal groups. Some, like Dion and the Belmonts, Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers, The Crests, The Cleftones, The Flamingoes and others churned out a remarkable number of hits and to this day are highly recognized. The popularity of many other fine groups was short-lived. Three E's of Doo-wop: The Echoes; The Elegants; and The Excellents tells of a trio of superb groups that made a splash and quickly...
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This selection of Brahms waltzes has been compiled from the original piano scores and arranged to be played unaccompanied by the solo double bass player.Each piece presents a study to strengthen the left hand and improve bowing technique, whilst providing a range of challenging sight reading exercises in a variety of key signatures. The pieces are varied in difficulty, with most performed in first, second, or third position, with the added opportunity...
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Songbook with 12 Ladies Blues Songs - simply notated for the chromatic Harmonica.Twelve blues songs, composed and/or performed by four of the most legendary blues ladies: Billie Holiday, Berta "Chippie" Hill, Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey.The tones of the melodies were prepared with simple symbols, the rhythm of the tones is given by the classical music notation.The sounds of the songs are available online in a sound player with adjustable playback speed.Videos...
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Songbook with 12 arrangements of Ladies Blues Songs for the Ukulele.Twelve blues songs, composed and/or performed by four of the most legendary blues ladies: Billie Holiday, Berta "Chippie" Hill, Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey.All songs are notated with tabs for fingerpicking with the Ukulele, the arrangements are easy to moderately difficult - for slightly advanced and advanced fans of the Ukulele.The recordings of the songs are available online in an...
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Songbook with 12 Ladies Blues Songs - simply notated for the Mandolin.Twelve blues songs, composed and/or performed by four of the most legendary blues ladies: Billie Holiday, Berta "Chippie" Hill, Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey.The songs are notated in tablature and classical notation. The sounds of the songs are available online in a sound player with adjustable playback speed.Videos explain how to read music, web address and access data in the book.For...
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In a Maine coastal village toward the end of the 19th century, swaggering, carefree carnival barker Billy Bigelow captivates and marries naive millworker Julie Jordan. Billy loses his job just as he learns that Julie is pregnant, and – desperately intent upon providing a decent life for his family – he is coerced into being an accomplice to a robbery. Caught in the act and facing the certainty of prison, he takes his own life and is sent "up there."...
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